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My 12years old 16bit converters sound better than RME...why?

How is it possible?

I have an ensoniq sampler from 1993 (asr10) which sounds MUCH better than my RME multiface.

And it is not because coloration or distortion, it simply sounds more "in front", a little bit smoother and warmer and fatter.

I made some tests recording both simple sinus tones and some very fat sounds from my old arp synthesiser.

Crappy converters and the ADA8000.

Ok guys. in a pinch I bought a Behringer ADA8000 today just to have some extra ins until I can afford a nice piece of gear. (I'll use it for a year if it lasts that long). Basically I'm going to be using it for a control room mic, possibly as an A/D when I get better pres, and extra channels for scratch guitar/bass tracks while tracking drums. My question is. .using only your ears.